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Your Source For The Best In BasketballMon, 25 May 2015 19:43:22 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3By: Kim Caihttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2291307
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:13:30 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2291307Kobe, Dwight and Lebron are the top notch players and are most likely to be in hall of fame some day. They are the “experts” in the game. What they need is the mental side. However they put their ego aside to learn from the “legend” Olajuwon. We don’t know exactly the what they discussed, and how they can affects their game. One can be sure that Olajuwon can definitely teach them the mental and leadership of the game. While Olajuwon is not the best player in the history, he is perhaps the most honorable ambassador of the game.

If you disagree with me then send a email to Kevin Smith, Charles Barkley or Will Walton to ask. They are known to speak the way it is.

]]>By: Biggiehttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2128165
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:14:56 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2128165It’s good everything he’s learned from Hakeem. But I still feel like lebron is lacking confidence to take that last shot
]]>By: TPhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2123460
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:37:25 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2123460There are only about 3 people in the world who can say “LeBron James Has Room for Improvement” and be taken seriously. Dream is one of them.
]]>By: unf*ckwitablehttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2123395
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:46:51 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2123395Been in the league 8 or 9 years and he is only starting to scratch the surface? dude needs to start working out with Kobe lol seriously with his post game now LBJ is a beast, the only way to stop him now is wind down the clock to 10 seconds left in the fourth and tell him the game is on the line.
]]>By: BrackMambahttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2122640
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:17:30 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2122640what he needs is confidence now. i personally am a kobe fan and dont care for lebron, but lebron is just hurting himself by passing the ball at the last second and not taking the last shot. He is scared that he is going to miss it.
]]>By: Timhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121624
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:06:43 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121624I`ve seen the improvement sine the dream has worked with these 3. Kobe became a killer 2 years a go on the block. I seen Howards Offense get better, and he should still work with him, Lebron has a nice post fadeaway and some jukes and better post passing. Hakeem was a special player though and I don`t think you can teach what made that. Maybe if one of these dudes gets a quadruple double.
]]>By: BossTerryhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121621
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:03:43 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121621LeBron doesn’t have the “killer instinct” to put the game away. If his team is down by 2, he would rather make the assist than take the “big shot”. We saw this in the all star game, 2nd to last play, he passses to D. Williams for an open 3. Then last play inbounding the ball from out of bounds (If you re watch the video you can even see Kobe looking at him saying- C’mon man!) I like Bron, but it seems he doesn’t want the pressure to hit (or miss) the game-winners.
]]>By: Marshttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121370
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:32:04 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121370Best player in the league still got room to grow. Scary. LeBron just can’t win with all the haters. Real leaders have faith in their teammates. LeBron is too unselfish. Who cares, that’s the worse thing you can say about him? Weird.
]]>By: IamYouhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121363
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:22:45 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121363The real question is.. Is lebron cursed? he passed the ball not taking the shot we hate him? take the shot he missed we hate him? still take the shot it went in still we talk about him cause he’s got no ring? And even if he wins a chanpionship game will we still criticize him cause he got wade on his back? yeah haters wanna hate.. and we “FANS” love this, without haters game will be a bore so thank you haters.
]]>By: toinefan88http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121315
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:57:45 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121315This is great! Exactly what he needs. He could be so unstoppable if he was nice in the post. It’d be unfair. MJ used to torture ppl on the block. This is James biggest weakness which could be a tremendous strength when he gets the footwork down from Dream.
]]>By: LaKidhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2121266
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:20:10 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2121266Man, Lebron doesn’t make it easy for himself, I have to say that. Passing up that shot last night is sure to bring a freakin’ storm of hate. We just put up a post about it (link in the name).. bring some love if you have it, because I’m sure there will be some haters.
]]>By: guahanhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120876
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:51:59 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120876they look the same age
]]>By: Redhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120835
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:49:20 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120835he’s good doooe.
]]>By: Drighttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120765
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:07:33 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120765@house……..it was a good play. The problem I have with it is that LBJ could’ve taken the one guy defending him to the rim and go for the and 1…….understandable decision. Feel bad for him though.
]]>By: househttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120755
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:57:00 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120755I see Lebron chose not to take a potential game winning shot vs Utah tonite and instead gave the opportunity via assist to……. Haslem?????? (who had 4 points for the game).
]]>By: Drighttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120739
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:24:49 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120739datkid…..true. It’s not like Kobe can’t get 50%. It’s simply two things :

1. He can’t play in the post as much as he’d like with both Bynum and Pau out there. When Pau was injured at the start of the 2nd title run, Kobe was around 51% for the first 8-10 games before Pau came back and Kobe was forced out onto the perimeter. This is usually the case 75% of the time.

2. Kobe simply starts gunning. 25% of the time. This from a Kobe fan. He doesn’t need to do it. But doing it is part of what makes rooting for him so fun 😛

Personally though, I prefer the MaskedMamba style of play. Controlled. With a small dash of OMG shots (1-2) per game. Still wanna see those TOs down though. It’s a pity he can’t stay healthy to save his life :\.

LBJ though…….really needs to start asserting himself at the end of games. With regards to his improvements, Bron still needs to work a bit on his footwork. It’s improved but I still see a lot of potential there. Also improve his 3pt ball. I know he hasn’t been taking many ( and that’s a good thing. Kudos to him for realizing that. Now, Kobe…… ) but I think that’s actually skewing his 3-ball % more than what is truthful. Minor gripe though. He’s been stellar on D so far and his O’s been dynamite.

]]>By: The Seedhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120707
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:33:05 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120707Who cares about Lebron, he is playing with a top 3 player and a top 15 player. His lack of improvement is covered up by his great teammates. BOOK IT!!
]]>By: LakeShowhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120701
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:22:39 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120701Good call datkid. Not Bron’s fault he isn’t clutch…
]]>By: datkidhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120634
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:08:33 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120634personally tho lakeshow… kobe’s terrible fg% is completely under his control sort of.. he could def. take better/less shots. Bron’s clutchness… or lack of it isn’t necessarily.
]]>By: BostonBallerhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120525
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:08:48 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120525Unless you have worked on your game from someone who played the game at a high level and actually took it serious then you have no idea how valuable that time can be..even if it is ONLY a week or so. You can improve a lot just by studying a great players moves on film so imagine how much an already all star can gain from working with a true legend first hand. LBJ is a beast but yes he has room for improvement and yes a refresher every so often would only elevate his game. IMO
]]>By: robbhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120517
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:02:07 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120517don’t call it having a killer mentality then, call it being able to finish the job
]]>By: JHOUSTON34http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120387
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:59:21 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120387He can work with Hakeem all day he stil has to produce in the key games. He just doesn’t have the “Heart of a Champion” as Hakeem and others have. When he gets that then Lebron will max out his potential.
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120307
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:50:34 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120307Nick the Quick
I actually yelled out “Hell yeah boy, that’s how you get big” when he did that to Matthews. That’s how he should punk any little person who ever, ever tries to match up with him. Anytime there is a switch, or anything that results in a thinner or weaker person on him, he should just straight bully them. That is grown man ball.
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120298
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:44:20 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120298T-Money
You are the most strident LeBron fan here and the most consistent.
In your honest opinion, you don’t feel like LeBron has displayed some very curious and offputting behavior in big moments throughout his careers? I just want to be clear on whether you think this actually happens, or whether you just don’t like that term.
]]>By: Da-Meat-Hookhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120244
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:58:44 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120244@ Red, I think you’re missing his point. Actually, I know you missed his point.
]]>By: JTaylor21http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120232
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:48:03 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120232Hakeem is right when he stated that LeBron still plays outside a lot and there have been countless opportunities this season to post up that he didn’t recognize. I think there should be a 35/65 mix of posting up and playing on the perimeter with LeBron, right now he’s around 20/80.
]]>By: LakeShowhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120201
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:15:27 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120201I’ll bet you do T-Money. Just like I cringe when someone brings up FG% with Kobe. It’s hard to defend Bron and Kobe on those subjects.
]]>By: Redhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120160
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:45:39 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120160Paul you’re an idiot Lebron has been able to post up, you’re saying he put the work in, well duh was Hakeem supposed to do it for him? Hakeem taught him something and of course Lebron had to work on it. That’s the stupidest thing ever, common sense failed here.
]]>By: T-Moneyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120142
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:35:58 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120142i feel like throwing up every time i hear things like killer mentality.
]]>By: Nick Tha Quickhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120137
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:33:12 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120137@ AllenP That play where he posted up Matthews on the left block was pretty funny. He caught it just outside the lane, backed him down with 2 dribbles, drop step and was at the rim. Matthews tried to reach around – too late/pointless – so he did what everyone else does when they get beat. Turned to the ref and yelled “Travel”. Ref just shook his head and smiled. Nothing fancy just hella effective.
]]>By: LA Hueyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120113
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:23:00 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120113Well, if “clutch” and “killer instinct” is the consensus, then that’s fine. I still think his off-ball movement leaves a lot to be desired but is it fair to chalk it up to the fact you can’t always be in the highest gear?
]]>By: LA Hueyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120107
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:20:22 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120107I know that’s the most obvious issue, but we’ve killed that discussion. Just like I’d like to know who people think the best PG in the league is but excluding Rose and Chris Paul from the discussion.
]]>By: LakeShowhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120103
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:16:06 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120103LA, if were leaving out ‘Clutchness’ and ‘Killer Mentality’ then there is nothing that Bron really needs to improve on… Nothing lol.
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120096
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:12:16 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120096You can’t leave that out. That’s the most glaring obvious problem. If he didn’t have that problem, no one would care about the other ones.
]]>By: LA Hueyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120081
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:04:18 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120081So aside from refining his postgame and off-the-ball movement, what’s there left for this guy to improve? (Let’s leave the “clutch” topic out of this discussion for now)
]]>By: LakeShowhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120072
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:58:54 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120072Bron is that dude. I only watched highlights, but whatever the guys a freak. I’m maybe with whoever is calling LeBron the most complete player maybe ever. I don’t think that equals GOAT like some do, but I don’t think there has ever been anyone with his skill sets on both sides of the floor. Amazing, amazing, player. His post game has improved allot. I don’t know what ya’ll are talking about. He use to bully ball in the post. Now he actually uses fakes, has a decent hook shot, and has a fantastic drop step. He had those things in very limited versions before, but his post game is by far the best it’s ever been. Can’t believe this dude is averaging 55% FG shooting after the AllStar game.
]]>By: Samhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2120049
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:45:45 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2120049Why does one guy or the other have to get the credit?

Basketball is a team game and Lebron working with Hakeem is a team effort.

]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119982
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:00:21 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119982agreed JTaylor. Wade is better with his back to the basket than Bron. He’s getting up there with some of the better back to the basket guards in the L. Dudes like Andre Miller and Kobe.
]]>By: bikehttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119970
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:51:35 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119970To Shane. I said potential. I never said he is the GOAT. He may never reach that pinnacle—he seems to be short on the competitive drive that MJ had—but name any player in history with his combination of basketball skills, size, and athletic ability. Statistically speaking at this point in his career he is defiantly in the mix with the all time greats. So we wait and see.
That is all.
]]>By: JTaylor21http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119950
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:34:36 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119950The other great thing that no one talks about is that Wade has also become a monster on the low block. The guy abuses every SG regardless of size/length on the block because of his tenacity and quickness down there. The guy has to be the most underrated post player in the L because everyone likes to talk about Melo, Bron and KB’s post games (rightfully so) but Wade is right up there with those cats.
]]>By: jimmerhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119947
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:32:24 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119947Ha ha, it’s not about how long they work together, It’s about what Hakeem tells ’em. It also matters that it’s Hakeem who says it. You think these guys listen to just anyone? That said, you gotta understand what you’re being told, and put the work in after, so defo a two-way straight. Pretty shiny traffic, mind. Also, as a way of capturing the sum total Lebron James’ career achievements thus far, the term ‘statistical Ooh-la-la moments’ is gratifyingly accurate. Might change this year though. Might.
]]>By: AQWORDhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119922
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:16:12 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119922Cosign nbk. + Everybody has room for impovement.
]]>By: ShaneFMhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119918
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:14:01 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119918To Bike:
The Lakeshow is not who you should be concerned about…it’s the Bulls and Michael Jordan your offending!! Lebron GOAT? Awww helll no! We can all agree here that Lebron is amazing…as he should be given his talent and athletic build. It’s about damn time actually. But to claim GOAT? You sir are delusional and simply a fanboy of epic proportions!! Until Lebron can accomplish more than statistical “Oooh-La-La” moments…he will NEVER be the GOAT! Let’s see what happens if and when he gets a serious injury. Everytime Bron Bron has been out it’s been over some minor things. (smh) This is the GOAT? Don’t make me laugh.
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119872
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:43:24 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119872The Thunder don’t click because their coach runs now offensive sets as I’ve been saying for quite sometime.
It’s all pick and roll and isolation. Basically Miami’s offense from last year. Lol.
]]>By: Cherylhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119852
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:32:59 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119852I’m glad to finally see a positive post for the young guy. It’s been a long time.
]]>By: ADhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119850
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:32:26 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119850lebron will win a ring this year… the thunder just dnt have click in the halfcourt, the clippers can’t defend and every other contender is either too old or just too young.
]]>By: nbkhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119840
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:23:47 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119840I don’t understand how people thought saying Wade and LeBron can’t coexist was an accurate assessment. Neither one of those guys is selfish enough for that too have been a long term problem.
]]>By: Jahmaihttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119836
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:20:23 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119836Really cool picture.
]]>By: Da-Meat-Hookhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119832
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:16:42 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119832I don’t remember the details, but, didn’t Bynum refuse further instruction/tutelage from Kareem at some point?
]]>By: T-Rayhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119817
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:03:26 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119817I knew that lol I totally forgot he commented my mistake for my false rage
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119809
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:59:58 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119809I was talking about T_Money, I know your name is T-Ray. Check his comment at 9:45 a.m. for what I was referencing. He has been telling folks that LeBron has post moves for about two years now.
]]>By: T-Rayhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119800
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:57:06 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119800Allenp
I swear if you call me T-Money again lol just messing it’s Friday and I’m going to the studio can’t be mad today!
]]>By: Allenphttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119795
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:53:10 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119795That was an impressive performance last night, and it was made even more impressive by the fact that he was going against Gerald Wallace and Batum, who both defend like madmen. I remember one catch against Matthews where he just punked him. Not like Matthews was soft, but like LeBron said “You’re a little boy and I”m a grown man.” Those types of possessions are demoralizing and the more of them he has, the more dangerous the Heat become.
I think T-Money is right though. Bron hasn’t shown in amazing moves, just more of a desire to post. And, like Dream, I think he could be posting up even more.
The really amazing thing is how NOBODY says that he and Wade can’t co-exist anymore. NOBODY. that was the dominant storyline before The Decision, and all of last year. Now people easily agree they have the best chemistry in the League. That’s a credit to both of them and to their coach for figuring it out.
]]>By: Da-Meat-Hookhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119793
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:52:04 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119793@ burnt_chicken, your initial post got me pretty heated as well. I’m actually teaching a class right now and my students are wondering why I’m refusing to answer any of their questions. You’re second post cleared things up, though . . . all is well again.
]]>By: bikehttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119776
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:42:27 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119776Okay Lakeshow…here it comes….
You know what I am about to write….
I can’t help myself….
LeBron has the potential to be the G.O.A.T.
]]>By: burnt_chickenhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119774
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:41:44 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119774I didn’t mean to get you worked up, Paul. I know what you meant- just wanted to misunderstand/stretch your words in order to write ‘Saunders’ and ‘coach of the year’ in the same post. Sorry for any undue stress I may have caused.
]]>By: T-Rayhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119746
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:27:05 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119746Haha this site and some commenters will make you do that sometimes
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119743
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:25:31 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119743I actually was so worked up I had to correct about 5 spelling mistakes on my last post. Was typing so fast I thought my laptop was going to melt lol
]]>By: T-Rayhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119722
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:15:50 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119722Paul
It was frustrating seeing you have to explain yourself when your concept isn’t that difficult to grasp lol
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119715
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:13:14 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119715Thats It T-ray
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119712
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:12:09 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119712I was saying that If It was that easy, just work out with a legend for a week and shazaam you magically unearth a previously unseen ability, It would make hard work and coaching redundant. Coaches work out with players every day over years, of course coaching matters. As does players working hard every day themselves. It’s not all or nothing. Bi-polar this site sometimes.
]]>By: T-Rayhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119709
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:10:32 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119709I think Paul’s main point is that Dream is praised almost more than the actual player. Don’t get me wrong his teachings are a benefit but what good are those teachings if the player is not willing to constantly work at it? I just think that both sides should be given credit especially when that player shows flashes of what he learned during the season/post season.
]]>By: burnt_chickenhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119694
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:01:45 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119694so what you are saying, Paul, is that coaches cant really take any credit for players who want to become better, because when said players become better, well, they already wanted to? Interesting! So I guess it stands to reason, then, that coaches can only take credit for improving players with no talent who don’t have the will to get better. Meaning Saunders/Wittman and Silas are the only true candidates for Coach of the Year. Whoa. (Apologies to Wall and Crash).
]]>By: Rainmanhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119689
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:57:31 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119689In other obvious news, Kim Kardashian is still hot..
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119685
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:37 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119685And consistently getting himself In the positions to be effective down low would be a reflection of the work he has done. It just irks me when I don’t see the players get the credit they deserve, Bron has clearly been working on his post game for a long time. I take your point tho.
]]>By: T-Moneyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119673
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:45:46 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119673Paul: the biggest change in Bron’s post game this year is that he goes there more often. People that have been following him for years have seen the turnarounds and the drop steps since the Cleveland days. That’s Dream’s contribution: getting Bron to spend more time down there – not any specific move.
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119667
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:40:15 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119667We can agree to disagree. Dream is a legend, top ten all time and undoubtedly someone whose advice should be sought out on developing a post game. But you can’t turn someone Into a real and versatile low post threat (like what we are seeing from Lebron this season) If they don’t already have the talent and desire to develop It. And certainly not In just a few weeks. Didn’t he work out with Dwight In the summer of 2010? There were no miraculous changes there right? Maybe the difference Is that Lebron had the sheer talent and worked his a*s off all off season long, In ADDITION to the wisdom Dream imparted. (And I was not trying to get at Dwight with that comment, I know his post game has improved since he came to the league.)
]]>By: Da-Meat-Hookhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119659
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:34:54 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119659I think Dream helped them a lot. But Paul H is right in that Kobe, Lebron, and Dwight wouldn’t say “it was a waste of time” if the 3 didn’t learn a thing. Bron was an absolute BEAST last night. I agree with the Magic comparisons, but you simultaneously have to throw in Pippen-like ball-hawking on defensive, which is insane!
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Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:44 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119654@Justin G You do know that some folks here are credit adjustors, right? They determine the right amount of credit given to an expert in a certain field teaching a student. It can never be too high or too low. SVG and Paul H come to mind.
]]>By: Justin G.http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119651
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:26:16 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119651I guess you can question it all you want. You’d just be wrong in doing so
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119645
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:22:58 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119645I can. Diplomacy is not just for politicians. I am not saying that he didn’t help, just that the level of change Is more to do with the work ethics of the players. I mean how long did he work out with him, a few weeks? I’m not criticizing Dream I just think It can be overblown a little bit.
]]>By: T-Moneyhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119644
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:22:08 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119644Dream gave him a comfort zone with his back to the basket. That’s invaluable.
]]>By: Justin G.http://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119638
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:19:16 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119638How can he be given too much credit when the credit is coming from the people he helped? If Lebron, Kobe, and Dwight are all saying Hakeen has helped them immensely than who is anyone to question it?
]]>By: Paul Hhttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119629
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:13:08 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119629That was a Magic-esque performance last night. Unbelievable. I know It’s been said before but, not taking anything away from dream, I do think he Is given a little bit too much of a yoda like credit for his work on helping superstars like Kobe and Lebron develop their post games. I’m sure It helped, he no doubt has a lot to say, but surely their individual work ethics and desire have more to do with It?
]]>By: Bravohttp://www.slamonline.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-lebron-james-has-room-for-improvement/#comment-2119627
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:10:18 +0000http://www.slamonline.com/online/?p=192257#comment-2119627Agree
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